1. a person who conducts auctions by calling out bids and selling items to the highest bidder

1. to sell something at an auction or conduct an auction

Examples

• The auctioneer called out the opening bid of fifty dollars.
• She worked as an auctioneer at the local estate sales.
• The fast-talking auctioneer sold the painting in under two minutes.
• They decided to auctioneer their grandmother’s antique furniture.
• The charity will auctioneer donated items to raise funds.
• An experienced auctioneer can spot bidders from across the room.
• The company hired someone to auctioneer the surplus equipment.